Looking at the postings of projects I have notice some AWESOME weathering and battle scaring.
I know everyone has there own idea and techniqe for the "real look".I am looking for difference of input on how to weather and give my outfit the battle look once I get started.
Thank you a head time for the input and suggestions

:skull

Jul 17, 2007

superjedi

Re: Weathering and Battle scaring

Well, that's a pretty broad topic.
I think that most techniques would fall into 2 main types of damage; layered, and topical.

For the topical method, you would apply the base color first, and then paint the damage on over it. Eg: Boba's chest armor. Paint the dark green over the whole piece, then apply the silver, then the zinc yellow "chips" around the silver. (Or vice versa: paint on the yellow, then silver over that.)

For layered damage, using the same example, you would first spray the entire piece silver, then mask off any areas to remain silver, then spray on the zinc yellow, mask those areas off, and apply the dark green as the final coat.

That would take care of the major color application. For weathering, there are tons of different methods. You can use a sharp tool to actually scratch through your paintjob, you can sand the edges of your piece to show edge wear, you can apply powdered pastels to dirty things up (or lightly airbrush some gray/brown/black), you can dry-brush a contrasting color, you could "mist" the entire piece with spray paint, or do a "wash" with thinned paint. Lots of techniques depending on what kind of effect you're after.

Jul 19, 2007

Scoutleader

Re: Weathering and Battle scaring

Thank you
Those are the techniques I was thinking of using.You information was helpful
:skull

Jul 19, 2007

Citizen Snips

Re: Weathering and Battle scaring

Also try looking at older vehicles, or construction equipment. They are banged up quite a bit and should provide great reference for a more realistic paint job. :cheers

Jul 19, 2007

Icedevil

Re: Weathering and Battle scaring

I use mustard as a masking liquid, it gives a nice random damage effect when you rub it off :D